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The National Film Board
An Act of Parliament by the Canadian Government created the National Film Board (NFB) in 1939. The NFB’s mandate is to make films about Canada for Canadians and people in other countries. The NFB makes films about social issues. They make documentary films and animation films. The NFB has made over 5,000 films. Many schools and educational TV programs show NFB films in their classrooms. Several of their films are of interest to Newcomers to Canada. These films include ‘An Idea of Canada’ and ‘Growing up Canadian’.
In Toronto, the NFB has a viewing centre called ‘ The NFB Mediatheque’. Everyone is welcome to come here and view NFB films for $2.00 per day. It’s located at 150 John Street in downtown Toronto. You can call the NFB Mediatheque at (416) 973-5344 for more information.
1. When was the NFB created? Answer: The Canadian Government created the NFB in 1939. 2. What is the mandate of the NFB? Answer: Make films about Canada for Canadians and people in other countries. 3. Name two films that newcomers to Canada might enjoy. Answer: 'An Idea of Canada' and 'Growing up Canadian'. 4. Where is the Mediatheque? Answer: The Mediatheque is in downtown Toronto, at 150 John Street. 5. How much does it cost to view a film at the Mediatheque?
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The National Film Board
An Act of Parliament by the Canadian Government created the National Film Board (NFB) in 1939. The NFB’s mandate is to make films about Canada for Canadians and people in other countries. The NFB makes films about social issues. They make documentary films and animation films. The NFB has made over 5,000 films. Many schools and educational TV programs show NFB films in their classrooms. Several of their films are of interest to Newcomers to Canada. These films include ‘An Idea of Canada’ and ‘Growing up Canadian’.
In Toronto, the NFB has a viewing centre called ‘ The NFB Mediatheque’. Everyone is welcome to come here and view NFB films for $2.00 per day. It’s located at 150 John Street in downtown Toronto. You can call the NFB Mediatheque at (416) 973-5344 for more information.
1. When was the NFB created?
Answer: The Canadian Government created the NFB in 1939.
2. What is the mandate of the NFB?
Answer: Make films about Canada for Canadians and people in other countries.
3. Name two films that newcomers to Canada might enjoy.
Answer: 'An Idea of Canada' and 'Growing up Canadian'.
4. Where is the Mediatheque?
Answer: The Mediatheque is in downtown Toronto, at 150 John Street.
5. How much does it cost to view a film at the Mediatheque?
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